Dry season
End of peak season — warm, dry, and slightly less crowded than January–February.
High / Low
31° / 26°C
Sea Temp
28°C
Rain Days
~6
Crowd Level
Peak
Pricing
Peak
What to Expect
March remains firmly in the dry season. Temperatures rise slightly (averages of 31°C high, 26°C low). Humidity creeps up toward month-end. Sea conditions remain calm and ideal for water activities. Sunset times are at their latest.
Easter holidays (depending on the year) drive an additional crowd surge in late March. Spring break crowds from US and European markets are noticeable. School holidays in several source markets overlap with this month.
Marine Life & Events
Whale sharks at South Ari Atoll
Manta rays beginning to appear in north-eastern atolls
Coral spawning event (full moon following April equinox often falls in late March)
Best for: Honeymooners · Spring break travellers · Couples wanting warm but slightly less crowded conditions
Peak Pricing
Late March rates begin to soften slightly. By the last week, you may find shoulder-season prices at some resorts.
Curated For You
Local Island Guesthouse·5 Nights
Five nights on a local island in Baa Atoll — guesthouse accommodation, Hanifaru manta snorkel safari (in season), village life, and the manta-and-whale-shark side of the Maldives without the resort price tag.
Villa Nautica Paradise Island·3 Nights
Three nights at Villa Nautica — close enough to Malé for a 25-minute speedboat. The Maldives short break that actually works: arrive, settle, snorkel, eat, leave.
Centara Ras Fushi·4 Nights
Four nights all-inclusive at Centara Ras Fushi — the short-haul, no-fuss Maldives. 20-minute speedboat from Malé, all meals and drinks covered, adults-only restaurants and bars for the grown-up evenings.
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